I have been experimenting with using beet juice in my training, but based on the studies I have read my dosage has been way too low. I was simply adding 1 tsp of freeze-dried beetroot powder to a sports drink, but according to most studies they recommend 500ml which is roughly 4-6 scoops in 8-12 oz. water.

Sounds like a lot, well it is! And honestly I was scared to throw down straight beet juice at that concentrated level. But you know what, it actually tastes pretty good.

Here is a good site with a couple simple recipes for beet juice and they also have a smoothie recipe. I haven’t tried the smoothie recipe, but the juice is good.

As far as getting freeze dried beetroot powder, I have been going to Good Earth, but I imagine Whole Foods or other such stores would have it as well. I am going to look into ordering bulk beetroot powder online, when I find a good source I’ll let you know.